economy
March 29, 2026
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In Austria, machines for collecting used oil have been introduced, which is then recycled, while citizens receive vouchers for shopping in supermarkets.
TL;DR
- Austrian supermarkets are offering 15-cent vouchers for returned used cooking oil.
- Used oil is recycled into biodiesel, reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 3 kg per liter.
- This program prevents environmental pollution from oil poured down drains.
- Spar uses HVO biofuel in its logistics and aims for 100% renewable energy in its fleet.
- The initiative is a collaboration between Spar and Münzer Bioindustrija.